College English Major Level 4 Test Writing Reference

Author: Zhao Hongyu
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
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This book provides basic knowledge of essay writing. In the second and third parts, each unit focuses on a specific topic and is structured as follows:
- Writing Exemplary Sentences and Common Expressions offer arguments and relevant phrasing, helping you avoid being at a loss for words when faced with a topic.
- Essays for Reference provide model essays for comparison. By carefully reading and analyzing these examples, you will learn how to develop a topic, craft topic sentences, use supporting sentences, and conclude effectively, as well as how to structure the organization and master the art of word choice.
- Key Points explain certain words used in the model essays.
- Important Tips highlight the writing techniques employed in the examples.
- Practice Exercises provide additional questions and topics related to the subject. Readers can refer to the model essays to write their own essays and then compare them with the reference answers to improve their skills.
- Reference Answers for the practice exercises are provided in the fourth part.
The model essays in this book cover a wide range of topics, primarily argumentative essays, focusing on practicality and relevance. They combine knowledge and skills, making them an ideal reference for preparing for the TEM-4 exam, CET-6, TOEFL, and improving English writing skills.